Portland · SpringMonth summary
Portland weather in April
⚠️ Fair
🌡️ Temperature min / max
5°C – 15°C
🌧 Rainy days
51% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.2h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
5.6/10
📅 📅 Best month
July (10.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Portland in April?
⚠️ Fair
✅ Yes if: you prefer off-season travel with reduced prices and very few tourists.
❌ No if: you want to avoid rain — more than half the days are rainy.
Our take: Not the best window: 51% rain risk and 10.2h of sunshine. July is much safer.
By trip type
Portland in April by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ⚠️ Possible
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ❌ Not recommended
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in April
🎯 Tourist low season — museums and monuments without queues Spring marks the start of the good season in Portland. Temperatures rise (15°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. With 51% of rainy days, always have indoor alternatives planned. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. July (10.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌦️ January | 2°C | 8°C | 61% | 6.2 | 3.9h | 1.4/10 |
| 🌦️ February | 2°C | 9°C | 60% | 5.4 | 5.5h | 2.2/10 |
| 🌦️ March | 3°C | 11°C | 60% | 4.7 | 8.2h | 4.0/10 |
| 🌦️ April | 5°C | 15°C | 51% | 3.7 | 10.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌤️ May | 9°C | 19°C | 36% | 2.4 | 11.9h | 7.3/10 |
| 🌤️ June | 12°C | 23°C | 26% | 2.0 | 13.5h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ July | 14°C | 28°C | 7% | 0.3 | 14.5h | 10.0/10 |
| ☀️ August | 15°C | 29°C | 9% | 0.4 | 13.0h | 9.3/10 |
| 🌤️ September | 13°C | 24°C | 25% | 2.1 | 11.3h | 8.1/10 |
| 🌦️ October | 8°C | 16°C | 42% | 4.7 | 8.2h | 5.9/10 |
| 🌦️ November | 5°C | 11°C | 58% | 6.5 | 5.4h | 3.0/10 |
| 🌦️ December | 2°C | 8°C | 61% | 6.9 | 3.8h | 1.4/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In April, Portland averages 15°C, 51% rainy days and 10.2h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 5.6/10.
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Comparison
April vs July (best month)
The best month is July (score 10.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -44%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +4.3h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Portland in April
Is April a good time to visit Portland?
April is an acceptable time for Portland (score 5.6/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider July (10.0/10) if possible.
Does it rain a lot in Portland in April?
Yes, 51% of days see rain in April. Plan some indoor activities as backup.
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